The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
The AI graveyard is a growing list of projects and startups that have failed to thrive in the competitive world of artificial intelligence. From Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool, to chatbot platform Character.ai, which filed for bankruptcy just five years after launching, the story of AI failures is a long one. Large platforms like OpenAI, Google, and Apple have also faced their share of AI casualties.
For example, OpenAI's attempt to turn ChatGPT into a broader "super app" was met with user criticism, leading the company to roll back the change. Meanwhile, Apple's delayed release of Siri AI contributed to a $250 million settlement over claims about the iPhone 16's AI capabilities. Microsoft's Recall feature, pitched as an AI-powered "photographic memory" for Windows PCs, has faced privacy and security concerns since its announcement.
Other notable AI products and startups that have shut down or significantly missed expectations include Notion Mail, Humane AI Pin, Rabbit R1, Huxe, and Sora.
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